off with their heads...

FRENCH HERITAGE IS CELEBRATED IN HISTORIC SOULARD
21st ANNUAL SOULARD BASTILLE DAYS FESTIVAL
JULY 13TH - 15TH, 2007

FRIDAY, JULY 13TH
6:00 pm A farewell gathering at the corner of Russell and Menard for Queen Marie Antoinette & King Louis. Gather at Joanie’s, Johnny’s or The Bastille to send the King and Queen off to their dreaded fate.

6:30 pm Walking street parade with marching crewes and royalty, led by “Joia” percussion group storming the streets of Soulard, gathering the mob for the beheading of King Louis & Queen Marie Antoinette.

7:00 pm Mock beheading of the King & Queen in front of Nadine’s at 12th and Allen.
SATURDAY, JULY 14TH
8:00 am Flea market to be held in Soulard Market Park, featuring a variety of art, handmade jewelry & clothing, and other items—up to 75 booths.

Noon Free live music with “The Alley Mutts” Noon to 4:00 p.m.
BBQ & Beer booths available.

SUNDAY, JULY 15TH
9:00 am The 21st Annual “Tour de Soulard” bike race through the streets of Soulard.
The race is sanctioned by the United States Cycling Federation. This popular neighborhood event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All proceeds from the three day festival to benefit The Soulard Safety Program.